Victor Wembanyama scored 34 factors because the San Antonio Spurs shocked the Denver Nuggets to open up the race for high seed within the Western Convention.
Denver knew two wins from their remaining two video games would safe high spot and residential benefit within the play-offs.
However their defeat plus wins for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder leaves the trio stage.
It’s the first time in NBA historical past there was a three-way tie for high spot with one recreation left.
Wembanyama, 20, added 12 rebounds, 5 assists and two blocks, whereas Devonte’ Graham hit the deciding jumper with 0.9 seconds left on the clock to seal victory.
Regardless of the win, San Antonio stay stage with the Portland Path Blazers on the foot of the Western Convention.
On the high, Oklahoma Metropolis beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-107 whereas Minnesota have been 109-106 winners towards Atlanta.
Oklahoma Metropolis lead the Convention due to their superior head-to-head document between the opposite two sides, with Minnesota second and Denver third.
The one approach Denver can regain high spot is that if each Oklahoma Metropolis and Minnesota lose of their remaining video games on Sunday.